It's #WildfireAwarenessMonth! Please keep wildfire prevention in mind when visiting your public lands. Your care will reduce risk to our firefighters and communities. 🌲 Check for closures and fire-related restrictions 🌲 If campfires or grills are allowed, remember, if it’s too hot to touch, then it’s too hot to leave. 🌲 If campfires are allowed, clear vegetation away from your campfire area and use a preexisting campfire ring when possible. 🌲 When enjoying a fire pit or a campfire, never lea

Wildfire prevention week is ending, but prevention is a year-round effort. With 90% of wildfires caused by people – your actions can really make a difference! 1. Never leave fires unattended. 2. Always extinguish fires fully. 3. Don’t throw cigarettes on the ground. 4. Keep vehicles off dry grass. 5. Keep fires small, not tall. Remember what Smokey says, “Only YOU can prevent wildfires." Learn more at smokeybear.com | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources